Mind Gap

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss the strangest thing they’ve ever eaten, Doug’s continued disgusts for onions, and how he’s obtained a sourdough starter, which means his bread quest can continue. Next, the dorks talk about replaying old video games like the original Legend of Zelda and why tabletop games are so cool and make them happy. The heroes then dive into the world of the Microsoft Excel World Championships and ask themselves, what is an esport?   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for wanting their partner to be with them for a doctor’s appointment instead of going on a snowboarding trip.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Video

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss the gym activity from the “new year, new me” crowd and whether it bothers them. Justin quizzes Doug on what “PSL” stands for and Doug gives an update on the recent absence of the Video Game live stream and how he’s becoming more interested in horror games. Next, the dorks discuss the recent FDA approval of the CRISPR gene editing technique to treat Sickle Cell disease and ask themselves, if they could edit any gene, which would it be and why? Doug talks about all of the different goblins he plays at home before the nerds dive into the recent story about a man who was injured due to an exploding toilet at a Dunkin’.    Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for not paying for the dental costs of a child who hurt their tooth on a macadamia nut.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes

Happy new year from Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin admit how much they miss recording in the same room together. Then, the dorks talk about big plans to make soup from scratch before they chat about the Christmas gifts they got. Doug tells a story about being shamed for not knowing who Dick Clark was and then the sweaty boys chat about Justin joining a gym and gym culture. The nerds dig into the news about Disney’s Steamboat Willie going into public domain and how bonkers copyright law is and whether it limits creativity.    Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for opening a fake gift for Christmas.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games

Happy holidays from Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss the weirdest thing they’ve seen in someone’s house and the dorks share how they missed out on a sponsorship deal and how YOU can help them get one. Doug shares how he almost ruined Santa for his daughter and his idea for making an evil Santa. Then, the nerds talk about why we feel compelled to spend time with family over the holidays when we don’t get along with them. Doug shares why he doesn’t like Christmas and the heroes share why they can’t wait for the older generation to go away.    Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for giving their daughter a present even though she reacted poorly to a prank.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode hig

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss which celebrities they’d have play their parents, why Lethal Company is a fantastic game, and Doug shares a silly story about him and his wife. The dorks then discuss the dangerously caffeinated Charged Lemonade from Panera Bread, which has allegedly killed two people. The nerds then break down the story about a 39 year old woman who assaulted a Chipotle worker and is now going to work at a fast food restaurant as part of her sentence.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for not wanting their girlfriend’s mom to come to dinner.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and mor

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss what they would teach an apprentice if they had one, how it’s depressing following the news, and all of the internet grifters out there who want your money. Next, the dorks talk about how grind culture is a big gross lie, how Spotify is screwing over just about everyone, and the importance of finding the right work/life balance. Then, the nerds discuss some of the “best of” movie lists for 2023 and what they’ve watched this past year as well.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for kicking their sister out of their house just before Christmas.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Vide

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss which body part they wish could detach from their body, Doug’s new name of “Leg Day” at the gym, and the nerds recap their Thanksgiving holiday. Next, Doug talks about prepping to play the hot new scary game, Lethal Company before the dorks talk about the man who decided to streak at It’s a Small World in Disneyland. This leads to the champs discussing the best place to streak. Next, the heroes discuss some classic pieces of advice that haven’t not aged well over the years.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer a question from the Mind Gap community about whether or not it would be ethical to steal an evil dictator’s wallet.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Pla

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin chat about how they wish social media would be obsolete in 10 years and Doug gives a big tip on how to change his mind: appeal to Practical Doug. Next, Doug and Justin read a scene generated from ChatGPT featuring Harry Potter and Ron Weasley arguing American politics over Thanksgiving dinner. Then, the dorks talk about the new events being added to the Olympics such as flag football, cricket, squash, and even break dancing. The nerds dive into what it takes for an event to get added to the Olympics before Doug asks Justin to choose a conspiracy theory to adopt moving forward.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer a question from the Mind Gap community: who owns graffiti: the artist or the property owner?   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this cont

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their favorite mythological animals, celebrate 400 subscriptions on YouTube, and give a shout out to November being Men’s Health Awareness Month. Next, Doug talks about how his daughter is getting funnier, which leads to the dorks telling each other jokes, and Doug ultimately sharing a revelation he’s had about the Star Wars franchise: the Empire was full of bad managers. The nerds talk about bad managers in real life, why companies shouldn’t force employees back into the office, and the benefits of working in an office.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about a man who decided to go against his late grandfather’s dying wishes and sold his home.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episo

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin talk about their weirdest superstitions, Doug gives a review of Jackbox Party Pack 10, and then the nerds discuss the Shopping Cart Theory, which is an individual's capacity to self-govern depending on whether they are the type to return the shopping cart or leave it next to their car. Next, the dorks discuss the use of AI to finish the Beatles’ “last” song, “Now and Then” before diving into the problems they’ve seen as of late with Marvel’s cinematic universe and what lies on the horizon.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about a man who nuked his niece’s social media accounts because she wasn’t the appropriate age to be using them.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin talk about the most inconvenient thing a burglar could steal from their homes and how annoying it is to grow out a mustache before Doug dives DEEP into his recent to Las Vegas. The nerds discuss the impressive aspects like the architecture and how the city owns its culture. Next, Doug describes how Vegas is an assault on your senses from the moment you arrive in the airport to the second you leave. The dorks then discuss the depressing elements of Vegas, how Doug encountered a gentlemen’s club barker, and why some people bring their kids to the Strip. The weirdos then discuss the perception for artists of having a long term residency in Las Vegas.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about a woman who doesn’t want her husband’s best friend staying at their house anymore.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pm

A new week, a new episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin compare notes about their sleeping habits. Doug talks about his upcoming work trip to Vegas and then regales Justin with stories about checking guests into the hotel he used to work at and the deplorable conditions of most hotel gyms. The dorks talk about how attention spans have become shorter and how films are catering to that. When Star Wars gets brought up, this leads the nerds into a conversion about expectations fans place on artists.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about a mom not wanting her son to go back to a friend’s house after that friend’s mom told the son his recently deceased aunt was probably in Hell. It’s a doozy!   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights

Welcome back for another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug finally watched the movie, Rampage, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and gave it his full review to Justin (spoilers abound). Next, the dorks talk about their thoughts on the Mission Impossible franchise and how Tom Cruise is such an impressive actor and gives maximum effort when it comes to making movies. The nerds then discuss how difficult acting is and how Doug has tried to apply his meager skills in his Dungeons and Dragons campaign. This leads to a chat about how some prisoners in Colorado’s maximum security prison are turning to D&D and thriving in the process   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for abandoning their daughter on a vacation.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like a

Welcome back for another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug welcomes back Justin and the two dorks discuss the age they think people are the happiest, Doug’s recent travels for work, Doug’s 2 year workout streak, and they take a moment to address some of the dumb comments from their recent clips. The nerds then turn to the world of football and discuss Disney+’s Toy Story Funday Football program with the AR skins on real NFL players during a game. Doug shares his thoughts on the Netflix documentary Untold: Swamp Kings about the Florida Gators in the mid 2000s and how it made him sad. The dorks reflect on good vs. poor leadership and what helped shape some of the athletic experiences in their early lives.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for not giving their aisle seat on a plane to their boyfriend who had a middle seat.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our

Welcome back for another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug is joined by the amazing Jill Cochrane to chat about prepping for Halloween, whether or not they enjoy being scared, and why Balsamic vinegar and pesto are awesome. The dynamic duo then discuss how bandwagon fans of Taylor Swift are invading so many industries and aspects of life like the NFL. Doug pontificates on uncreative Halloween costumes, Jill shares her love of books, Doug admits he loves routine, and they both share stories of messing with their dog, Loki.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Jill answer a few AITA questions from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now!   Follo

Welcome back for another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug & Justin welcome back fantastic human and musician Bob Ballmaier! Bob shares the struggles he has gone through with his four year old daughter and her rare kidney disease and how you can help support other kids in need. The dorks then talk about being proud of their kids and how to support their interests. The nerds then turn to another discussion of AI and some of the interesting ways it’s being used for good as well as how it’s affecting the creative world in terms of music and movies.    Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug answers an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for having kids that are loud.   Donate to the Child Live Services fundraiser: https://secure.aahgiving.org/site/TR/DIY/General?px=2385305&pg=personal&fr_id=1231   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Satu

Welcome back for another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug describes the weirdest thing a coworker ever showed him before talking about playing board games with his daughter for her school homework. He describes how he’s recently replayed Monopoly and why it’s a badly designed game and why games like Settlers of Catan and Machi Koro are way better. Then, the nerds talk about the person who had diarrhea all the way through the plane of a Delta Airlines flight. Doug shares stories of close calls he’s had with pooping his pants, and the boys share true empathy for what the person on the plane had to endure. The dorks then talk about all the ways we can be better to strangers, which lead the two down a road of swapping stories about dealing with customers in their previous jobs.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug answers an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for waking their son up at 2:00 AM to do the dishes.   Check out our YouTube

Welcome back for another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug describes all of the food he cooked for a party and Justin talks about organizing his first block party. The dorks then do a deep dive into a job posting that is oozing corporate America vibes. Next, the nerds talk all things Jugger, the cult sport based on the movie The Blood of Heroes. They talk rules, roles, equipment, leagues, and what fun modifications they’d make to the game.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug answers an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for not paying for a maid for his wife’s chores.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platfor

Welcome back for another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Justin & Doug chat about changing their mindset to appreciate everything they watch before Doug gushes about how much he loves Baldur’s Gate 3. The dorks then move on to discuss the renewed search for the Loch Ness Monster which leads to talks about creepy moments in life and how terrifying the dark is. The nerds then vent about how much they despise door-to-door salesmen.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug answers an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for avoiding going on runs with their neighbors because they intentionally crop dust him.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of our

We’ve got a banger on Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Justin & Doug are joined by author, screenwriter, composer, musician, and educator, Danny Kravtiz! Danny’s novelization of the #1 movie at the box office, The Marksman, is coming out Aug. 28, so get your copy now! Danny talks about how he got into creative writing and the classic movies that wouldn’t get made today before diving into the genesis for the story of The Marksman, witnessing an audience having an emotional reaction to the film, and overcoming the fear of creating. He regales Doug and Justin with tales of reading good and bad reviews of his work and the process of taking a movie script and turning it into a book. The dorks then talk about some of the best stories in movies and TV right now and then the worst tropes.   Things are wrapped up with a throwdown featuring Jim Hanson (Liam Neeson) from The Marksman vs. Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) from Taken.   Get your copy of The Marksman today! https://tinyurl.com/mr2kacaz   Check out our YouTube chan